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If you're thinking about building a home instead of buying, you may have
already come to the realization that most construction loans are expensive, and they add a
layer of paperwork and hassle that you would probably like to do without. CalVet
Construction Loans are the exception!
You'll find a CalVet Construction Loan will save you money, and cut your
paperwork substantially. You will only need one loan for construction and permanent
financing. Yes, it's that easy. One loan can do it all - purchase your land, build your
home and become your permanent, long-term financing. A CalVet Home Loan is probably the
best construction loan you'll ever find.
You may build on any approved subdivision lot, individual parcel or
acreage. Talk to a representative at your local CalVet Office
about the property you'd like to build on, and the type of structure you'd like to build,
to see if it qualifies for this cost-saving construction loan program.
Whether you are just in the planning stage, or you are ready to break
ground and start construction, CalVet offers some benefits you can't find anywhere
else:
- Low flexible interest rate
- Loans up to $521,250
- Low down payment
- Loan can be used for land purchase and construction
- One loan for both construction and permanent financing
- All the same benefits of regular CalVet loans
Money-Saving Loan
The low interest rate is just the start of the savings. You'll save by being able to buy
the land with the Construction Loan, having just one loan (and escrow) for the construction
and permanent financing and the low down payment. Compare with other loans, and you will
see your savings with CalVet.
Low Down Payment
Where else could you find a construction loan with as little as just 3% down payment?
CalVet offers the highest loan-to-value loan, with financing currently up to 97% of the
cost of the land plus construction.
Maximum Loans up to $521,250
You'll enjoy the ease of obtaining the right loan amount for your property, up to $521,250
if you qualify, in one easy package from CalVet. You can finance both the land and the
construction in the loan. CalVet will close escrow on the land purchase and make
construction progress payments.
Expanded Eligibility
If you haven't checked into CalVet lately, you'll be pleased to learn that eligibility
has been expanded. Qualifying veterans include any veterans who are purchasing in
California, not just those who lived here when they entered service. Peace-time era
veterans are now eligible for funding if they meet the criteria for Revenue Bond funds.
We have a limited source of unrestricted funds that allow funding to any wartime era
veteran regardless of when they served. For more details on eligibility, please contact
your local CalVet Office.
Home and Loan Protection Plans
Be sure you and your family's investment is safe and sound. While thousands of Californians
have lost everything in natural disasters like floods and earthquakes, CalVet loan holders
enjoy full replacement coverage for their homes. This keeps disaster in check for them and
their families. And, you have full replacement coverage under the low-cost Fire &
Hazard Insurance, which includes "course of construction" coverage for your
construction materials. Further, you may have coverage for life and disability insurance,
offered through CalVet.
How to Apply
First, you may wish to obtain a free prequalification from your local CalVet Office. To
apply for the loan, you will use the regular loan application, plus you will submit a
complete set of plans, the Contractor's Cost Estimate and a Description of Materials. We'll
be happy to talk with you at anytime in your quot;search" process so it'll be easy for
you to move fast when you find the right property. Call your local
CalVet Office to answer any of your questions.
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